Job Description

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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 (Nissequogue River State Park)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $46641 to $56413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The specific schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Nissequogue River State Park

4 Cliff Rd

City Kings Park

State NY

Zip Code 11754

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher?level personnel, the Park Worker 3's duties include, but are not limited to:- Perform a variety of administrative duties by assisting with answering the phones, preparing seasonal payrolls,- maintaining inventories, and collecting information for work orders.- Assist in coordinating and executing recreation events conducted at the park.- Interact with the public, answer visitor questions, and resolve patron complaints.- Keep inventory of equipment, monitor condition, and schedule/perform repairs.- Perform assigned park?related duties such as litter removal around the building, cleaning structures, and snow- removal.- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, directing staff, and working with- patrons to minimize potential problems.- Work closely with volunteers, the community and other facilities and vendors to assure NYS Parks' mission is- always met.- Supervise others including assigning and reviewing work, training, and developing employee skills, and evaluating- seasonal employees.- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience* in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility.In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn Associate's or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; ORCompletion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.Reassignment Qualifications:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.- Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. - Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:May include weekends, evenings and holidays. Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.BENEFITS INFORMATION:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off:- CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. Health Care Benefits:- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Paid Parental Leave Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.If applicable, for example: The listed hiring rate combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($46.641) with Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the posted job rate is a combination of the statutory job rate ($56,413) with the Location Pay ($4,000).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Personnel Office

Telephone 6317922465

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include "Park Worker 3 - Nissequogue" in the subject line of your email for consideration. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: 12/12/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 12/29/2025 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Apprenticeship, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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